No connection to server
Theme auctions online
Timeless Sculpture E1152
Auction:
Chalet Interiors E1096
Auction:
A Modern Selection F602
Auction:
Einar Forseth F596
Auction:
Silver Coins, A Collection E1137
Auction:
 Inge Schiöler – Works on Paper F611
Auction:
Timeless Scarves E1151
Auction:
Helsinki Design Sale F612
Auction:
Live auctions
Contemporary Art & Design 662
Auction: April 15−16, 2025
Important Timepieces 663
Auction: April 15, 2025
Modern Art & Design 664
Auction: May 20−21, 2025
Important Spring Sale 665
Auction: June 11−13, 2025

UTAGAWA KUNISADA (Toyokuni III)(1786-1864), color woodblock print. Japan, circa 1840. 'Koyanagi'.

UTAGAWA KUNISADA (Toyokuni III)(1786-1864), color woodblock print. Japan, circa 1840. 'Koyanagi'.

Depicting the sumo wrestler Koyanagi in traditional clothing. Measurements 25x36 cm. Laid on paper panel measurement 42x55 cm. Not framed.

Discoloration. Soft handling creases. Colors possibly slightly faded.

Provenance

From the Collection of Göran Flyxe.

Literature

Depicted in "Edo Sumo Nishiki", 1986, p.75.

More information

Japanese Sumo Wrestling is one of the oldest martial arts in Japan. Sumo wrestlers were a favorite subject on Japanese woodblock prints.

Sumo has its roots in the shinto religion. The matches were dedicated to the gods in prayers for a good harvest. The oldest written records date back to the 8th century. But it is probably more than 1500 years old.

Sumo prints from the 18th and 19th century prove the popularity of the sport in the past.

Auction closed
Hammer price
2 010
S
E
K
180
E
U
R
180
USD
Estimate
2 000 SEK
The auction is closed.
Accepted minimum price is met
Bid history (15 bids)
2
Sep 12, 2017 10:02 PM
2 010 SEK
4
A
Sep 12, 2017 10:02 PM
1 920 SEK
4
Sep 12, 2017 10:02 PM
1 910 SEK
2
Sep 12, 2017 9:59 PM
1 810 SEK
4
A
Sep 12, 2017 9:59 PM
1 720 SEK
4
Sep 12, 2017 9:59 PM
1 710 SEK
2
Sep 12, 2017 9:59 PM
1 610 SEK
5
Sep 12, 2017 9:58 PM
1 510 SEK
2
Sep 12, 2017 9:57 PM
1 410 SEK
4
A
Sep 12, 2017 9:57 PM
1 310 SEK
2
Sep 12, 2017 9:57 PM
1 300 SEK
4
Sep 12, 2017 9:56 PM
1 200 SEK
3
Sep 12, 2017 9:56 PM
1 100 SEK
2
Sep 11, 2017 3:46 PM
1 000 SEK
1
Sep 10, 2017 3:56 PM
300 SEK
All times are in CET
Purchasing info